Patents by Inventor John James Blanz

John James Blanz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8133353
    Abstract: A creped paper product is provided according to the invention. The creped paper product comprises a result of creping a web of fibers comprising synthetic fibers to provide a creped paper product having a stretch of at least 3% in the machine direction according to TAPPI test T494. The web of fibers can include about 0.5 wt. % to 100 wt. % synthetic fibers based on the total weight of the fibers. In addition, the web of fibers can contain about 0.5 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of synthetic fibers and about 90 wt. % to about 99.5 wt. % of cellulosic fibers. When the web of fiber includes a mixture of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers, the creped paper product can be provided having a tear strength in the machine direction according to TAPPI test T494 at least 10% greater than an otherwise identical creped paper product that does not contain synthetic fibers. A method for forming a creped paper product is provided according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Wausau Paper Corp.
    Inventors: John James Blanz, Thomas Brod, Emerson S. Brooks
  • Patent number: 7947644
    Abstract: A dryer sheet is provided that includes a nonwoven substrate comprising a mixture of natural fiber and regenerated cellulose fiber, and a fabric conditioning agent. The dryer sheet, if desired, can be provided so that it satisfies the test for biodegradability according to ASTM D 6868-03. A method for manufacturing and a method for using a dryer sheet are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Wausau Paper Mills, LLC
    Inventors: David Uitenbroek, John James Blanz
  • Patent number: 7943566
    Abstract: A dryer sheet is provided that includes a nonwoven substrate comprising a mixture of natural fiber and polylactide fiber, and a fabric conditioning agent. The dryer sheet, if desired, can be provided so that it satisfies the test for biodegradability according to ASTM D 6868-03. A method for manufacturing and a method for using a dryer sheet are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Wausau Paper Mills, LLC
    Inventors: David Uitenbroek, John James Blanz
  • Publication number: 20080076695
    Abstract: A dryer sheet is provided that includes a nonwoven substrate comprising a mixture of natural fiber and regenerated cellulose fiber, and a fabric conditioning agent. The dryer sheet, if desired, can be provided so that it satisfies the test for biodegradability according to ASTM D 6868-03. A method for manufacturing and a method for using a dryer sheet are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: David Uitenbroek, John James Blanz
  • Publication number: 20080076696
    Abstract: A dryer sheet is provided that includes a nonwoven substrate comprising a mixture of natural fiber and polylactide fiber, and a fabric conditioning agent. The dryer sheet, if desired, can be provided so that it satisfies the test for biodegradability according to ASTM D 6868-03. A method for manufacturing and a method for using a dryer sheet are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: David Uitenbrock, John James Blanz
  • Publication number: 20080076314
    Abstract: A wipe is provided including a nonwoven substrate and an active agent containing composition. The nonwoven substrate includes a mixture of natural fiber and polylactide fiber. The nonwoven substrate can contain about 0.5 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the polylactide fiber and about 10 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of the natural fiber. The nonwoven substrate can have a basis weight of about 10 lb/3000 ft2 to about 50 lb/3000 ft2. The wipe can contain the active agent containing composition in an amount of about 0.5 lb/3000 ft2 to about 300 lb/3000 ft2. The wipe can be provided so that it satisfies the definition for biodegradability according to ASTM D 6868-03. A method for manufacturing a wipe is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: John James Blanz, David Raymond Uitenbroek
  • Publication number: 20080076313
    Abstract: A wipe is provided including a nonwoven substrate and an active agent containing composition. The nonwoven substrate includes a mixture of natural fiber and regenerated cellulose fiber. The nonwoven substrate can contain about 0.5 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the regenerated cellulose fiber and about 10 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of the natural fiber. The nonwoven substrate can have a basis weight of about 10 lb/3000 ft2 to about 50 lb/3000 ft2. The wipe can contain the active agent containing composition in an amount of about 0.5 lb/3000 ft2 to about 300 lb/3000 ft2. The wipe can be provided so that it satisfies the definition for biodegradability according to ASTM D 6868-03. A method for manufacturing a wipe is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: David Uitenbroek, John James Blanz